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Air Quality Alert - Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory

High winds will cause windblown dust and particle pollution in parts of San Gorgonio Pass and Coachella Valley at times through Wednesday.

Wildfire Smoke, Ash & Safety Tips

Wildfires can often cause very high air pollution levels that are harmful to your health. Protect your health by taking steps Before, During, and After a wildfire to reduce how much pollution you are breathing. Visit our Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips page for more info.

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April 21st, 2026

South Coast AQMD extiende el aviso de polvo arrastrado por el viento para el paso de San Gorgonio, Banning y el Valle de Coachella

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April 21st, 2026

South Coast AQMD Extends Windblown Dust Advisory for San Gorgonio Pass, Banning and the Coachella Valley

Valid until Wednesday 11:59 PM

April 21st, 2026

Explore our Sensor Library Program to better understand air quality and bring air monitoring tools into your community

April 20th, 2026

South Coast AQMD emite un aviso de polvo arrastrado por el viento para el paso de San Gorgonio, Banning y el Valle de Coachella

Válido el lun...

April 20th, 2026

South Coast AQMD Issues Windblown Dust Advisory for San Gorgonio Pass, Banning and the Coachella Valley

Valid Monday 8:00 PM through Wednesday 7:00 AM

April 16th, 2026

Apply for Clean Community School Initiative funding to replace older school buses with zero-emission models — deadline May 7

April 15th, 2026

South Coast AQMD Issues Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley

Valid through Friday 11:00 AM

April 15th, 2026

South Coast AQMD emite un aviso de polvo arrastrado por el viento para el Valle de Coachella

Válido hasta el viernes 11:00 AM

April 14th, 2026

Join the Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) Virtual Regional Clean Air Community Conversations (4/15-5/14) to share your air quality concerns

April 12th, 2026

South Coast AQMD Issues Windblown Dust Advisory for the Coachella Valley

Valid until Monday at 11:59 PM

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